If you've driven past the old Harpo's building on Kapahulu Avenue lately, you'll notice the the place has taken on a new life.

ZenShu bills itself as a sake bar, sushi bar, sports bar and fusion izakaya. "'Shu' means sake in Japanese, so we called it ZenShu to mean 'the zen of sake,'" says Wilson Chan, who owns the restaurant, along with Jon Tsuda and sushi chef Ryuji Murayama, formerly of Yohei Sushi.

The menu is a blend of Japanese, Chinese, Korean and local pub fare, while the crowd is a diverse mix of old and young, dressy and beach-casual, and mostly local.

The Ahi Yukke ($10), pictured here, was by far our favorite item. It's served like steak tartare, only it's seasoned 'ahi on a slice of cucumber, topped with a raw quail egg and pieces of Korean pear. This dish turns the mouth into a love fest of sweet, salty, nutty, fresh, crispy and chewy sensations.

Visit Metromix (www.honolulu.metromix.com) for our full review of this fun new eatery and drinking spot.